What is Impulse Technology?

Many people use the term Ringer for Impulse Technology. This may not be a misnomer but I believe it fails to describe the technology in the same way that Impulse does, so I choose to use the term Impulse. The Curatronic FLASH unit is an Impulse Technology System

This technology is not what I call REAL or TRUE PEMF. Impulse technology creates a series of high-intensity pulses at repetition rates of about once per second up to perhaps 30 per second, seldom much quicker. Notice I said ‘Repetition Rate’ and not frequency. The output of an Impulse system is measured in PPS or Pulses Per Second rather than Hz, that we use for REAL PEMF systems.

Impulse technology is best-used for pain or severe pain as it quickly numbs the pain in the area being treated. In some ways, it behaves in a similar fashion to novocaine or lidocaine being injected into a painful area of the body. The advantage, of course, is that no drugs are needed and the numbing effect comes on quickly.

The disadvantage of Impulse Technology is that the numbing effect can be short-lived and the pain may return within a few hours. Of course, the lack of pain, allows the therapist to perform massage, heat or ice treatment or treatment with REAL PEMF which actually works on the source of the pain rather than the symptoms.

The huge advantage of Impulse Technology is that it treats the symptoms quickly. The advantage of TRUE or REAL PEMF is that it actually helps reduce inflammation, improves blood flow and also reduces pain but at a slower rate than Impulse System. In the perfect clinic, both technologies should be available. The impulse System to get the patient’s discomfort or pain under control and REAL PEMF for long-term treatment, reduction of swelling or inflammation.

By now I’m sure you know that we prefer to call Ringer Systems “IMPULSE SYSTEMS” The terms ringer vs hummer came to the fore a couple of years ago. In some ways, it’s a good thing that these two terms were created as they describe the difference between what we call REAL or TRUE PEMF and what have been called SPARK machines. SPARK machines like the TeslaFit Pro, PEMF 120, PMT 120, PEMF8000, MG-33, PAP-IMI or Magna Wave Maxx can exhibit serious reliability issues and like the spark plugs in your car, they will eventually fail. So if you are looking at purchasing a TeslaFit Pro, PEMF 120, PMT 120, PEMF8000, MG-33, PAP-IMI or Magna Wave Maxx then rest assured that you will have some downtime and if the warranty has expired then you will also have a hefty repair bill.

The term RINGER harkens back to a bell or perhaps any of many percussion instruments. When you strike a bell or perhaps a xylophone or triangle, a sound is heard that decays over time and during that decay, many harmonics and other sounds are generated. Ringer systems produce a series of high energy pulses and each of these pulses decays quite rapidly. It is the effect of each pulse to literally shock your muscles and cause twitching, sometimes quite severe if the pulse energy is too high.

Impulse (ringer) Systems such as the Curatron FLASH, produce a series of high energy pulses and each of these pulses decays quite rapidly. It is the effect of each pulse to literally shock your muscles and cause twitching, sometimes quite severe if the pulse energy is too high. This twitching effect has a numbing effect causing significant pain reduction. Ringer systems produce very quick and effective pain relief but they do not heal the body or have a long-lasting effect.